2009 mixed greens dried Recipes

dry white wine, honey , plus 2 tsp (see homemade lavender ), fresh lemon juice (preferably from meyer lemons), chopped fresh lemon zest, chopped fresh lemon verbena (optional), granulated sugar, mixed baby lettuce greens (4 generous handfuls), fresh peach, fresh nectarine, fresh raspberry (or fresh berries of your choice), sliced fresh lemon verbena or lemon balm or mint leaf, for garnish

dry brown rice (white is fine too), canned corn, salsa (more to taste), diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, beans (more to taste), diced green chilies (optional), worcestershire sauce or 2 -4 tsp vegetarian

mixed greens (the salad bags work fine ) or 9 oz spinach (the salad bags work fine), pomegranate (seeds), avocado, cubed, dried cranberries, grape tomatoes, halved, nuts (i used sunflower seeds), feta cheese, olive oil balsamic vinaigrette (i used wishbone)

dry roasted peanuts, red and green candy-coated chocolate, chocolate covered peanuts, wheat nuts

kalamata olive, pitted, green olives, pitted, oil-cured olives, pitted (about 1 oz), anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry, minced, garlic clove, chopped, parsley, chopped, capers, rinsed and drained, fresh thyme, chopped, lemon rind, grated, fresh ground black pepper

i made her version in the insert pic and mine is in the main pic., i am guessing on exact measurements. make sure it is not mushy or sloppy with too much liquids., russet potatoes peeled, green onions cleaned and sliced or chopped fine, hard boiled eggs shelled and deviled if you wish reserve 2 or three for chopping into salad, sweet pickles or dill pickles diced and then liquid absorbed with paper towel., cheddar cheese cubed, tomato chopped any kind of tomato will do. absorb any excess liquid with paper towel., approx. (or more) of mayonnaise or miracle whip. which ever you prefer., quarter tsp dry mustard (optional), salt and pepper to taste, avocado sliced tossed in a bit of lemon juice. so it won tsp darken ., approx. 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional), sweet paprika for top (optional)

salad oil, eggplant (3/4 lb.), peeled, sliced 1/4-inch thick and halved, zucchini, sliced diagonally, 1/4-inch thick, green pepper, seeded , cut into strips, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced or pressed, tomatoes, cut into wedges, salt, dried basil leaves, black pepper, minced parsley for garnish

green goddess dip, anchovy fillets, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, dried, and coarsely chopped, mayonnaise, sour cream, scallions (white and green), chopped, mixed fresh herbs , such as basil, parsley, and tarragon, freshly squeezed lime juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, shrimp, grilled or poached , recipes follow

dried tart cherries, tawny port, pancetta or bacon, chopped, shallots, minced, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, log soft fresh goat cheese (such as montrachet), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, mixed salad greens, pine nuts, toasted

green and red leaf lettuce, spring mesclun mix (any variety of young greens will do: mustards, arugula, kale, amaranth, perilla, raddichio, etc)., fresh lovage leaves, fresh oregano leaves, fresh sage leaves, fresh thyme leaves, fresh marjoram leaves, young dandelion leaves, young fireweed and/or river beauty (epilobium species) shoots, snips yarrow, edible flowers , as available (nasturtiums, fireweed, begonia petals, borage flowers, violas, pansies, etc. please be certain that a particular species is edible before ingesting!), snipped chives, light olive oil (fresh flaxseed oil is a nice, nutty substitute), a dash lemon oil , if available (can be omitted), a few dashes good quality apple cider vinegar, lighter variety balsamic vinegar, water, a dash umeboshi plum vinegar, minced shallots, minced garlic, chopped chives, chopped lovage leaves, ground celery seed, dry mustard or 1/4 tsp of whole grain fresh mustard, red pepper, ground fenugreek, nigella seeds (can be skipped if unavailable), nutmeg, turmeric, a very tiny hint cinnamon

green and red leaf lettuce, spring mesclun mix (any variety of young greens will do: mustards, arugula, kale, amaranth, perilla, raddichio, etc)., fresh lovage leaves, fresh oregano leaves, fresh sage leaves, fresh thyme leaves, fresh marjoram leaves, young dandelion leaves, young fireweed and/or river beauty (epilobium species) shoots, snips yarrow, edible flowers , as available (nasturtiums, fireweed, begonia petals, borage flowers, violas, pansies, etc. please be certain that a particular species is edible before ingesting!), snipped chives, light olive oil (fresh flaxseed oil is a nice, nutty substitute), a dash lemon oil , if available (can be omitted), a few dashes good quality apple cider vinegar, lighter variety balsamic vinegar, water, a dash umeboshi plum vinegar, minced shallots, minced garlic, chopped chives, chopped lovage leaves, ground celery seed, dry mustard or 1/4 tsp of whole grain fresh mustard, red pepper, ground fenugreek, nigella seeds (can be skipped if unavailable), nutmeg, turmeric, a very tiny hint cinnamon

dried porcini mushrooms, linguine, olive oil, divided, leeks, chopped, sliced shiitake mushrooms, chopped fresh sage leaves or 1 tsp dried, frozen green peas, reduced-sodium vegetable broth, chopped fresh parsley leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, asiago or romano

dried shiitake mushrooms, hazelnut oil, walnut oil, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot clove, minced, minced fresh chives, salt and freshly ground black pepper, beefsteak tomatoes , cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, mixed fresh greens such as frisee and red leaf lettuce, soaked in salt water to remove grit, dried in a salad spinner and torn into small pieces, romaine hearts, leaves separated

mixed greens or romaine lettuce (no iceberg), pear (any variety), apple (slightly tart ones best, like granny smith), dried cherries (sulfite and sugar free) or cranberries, crumbled feta or gorgonzola (feta for sweeter, gorgonzola for more contrast), raspberry vinaigrette (i use store-bought , cherry vinaigrette also works), crumbled walnuts (optional)

dried garbanzo beans, stalks lemongrass, cut into 3 pieces each, sesame oil, green onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, minced, red pepper, chopped, mandarin oranges, drained, sliced almonds, toasted, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chopped fresh coriander

dry pinto beans, jalapenos , seeds removed and chopped, white onion, diced, garlic cloves, pressed or diced, cumin, chili powder, salt, green bell pepper , seeds removed and chopped, rotel tomatoes, drained, center-cut bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled into small pieces.

mixed greens (enough for large salad bowl), mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, poppy seeds, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, juice from mandarin orange can, sugar, salt

green onion, minced, red bell pepper, minced, butter, spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, garlic, minced, cumin, salt, sour cream, mayonnaise